Add 21/70 and 35/49
21/70 + 35/49 is 71/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 49 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
21/70 = 21 × 7/70 × 7 = 147/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
35/49 = 35 × 10/49 × 10 = 350/490 - Add the two like fractions:
147/490 + 350/490 = 147 + 350/490 = 497/490 - 497/490 simplified gives 71/70
- So, 21/70 + 35/49 = 71/70
In mixed form: 11/70
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